Record number of visitors, Beatles and colourful pop art – presentation of the LUDWIG CHARTS moves several generations
April 29, 2019
"The
here is John Lennon. He was shot. Unfortunately, I don’t know why,”
Melanie says confidently and pragmatically. The elementary school student points to the
Oberhausen Falkensteinschule with a sweeping gesture towards the portrait of the
former Beatles singer.
here is John Lennon. He was shot. Unfortunately, I don’t know why,”
Melanie says confidently and pragmatically. The elementary school student points to the
Oberhausen Falkensteinschule with a sweeping gesture towards the portrait of the
former Beatles singer.
The
The crowd in front of the paintings is almost as colorful as the screen prints and
Photographs themselves. It is the big presentation and closing day of the LUDWIG
CHARTS in Oberhausen Castle. For many weeks, the twelve fourth-graders have
LUDWIGGALERIE and the current exhibition BRITISH
POP ART – Masterpieces en masse from the Heinz Beck collection explored and
agreed on their TOP 10 from all works. Together with a
Team of museum and media educators, they not only have a wealth of knowledge
about Pop Art, but also experienced in body and speech training,
how great it can be to talk freely about art in front of other people and
to describe your own impressions.
The crowd in front of the paintings is almost as colorful as the screen prints and
Photographs themselves. It is the big presentation and closing day of the LUDWIG
CHARTS in Oberhausen Castle. For many weeks, the twelve fourth-graders have
LUDWIGGALERIE and the current exhibition BRITISH
POP ART – Masterpieces en masse from the Heinz Beck collection explored and
agreed on their TOP 10 from all works. Together with a
Team of museum and media educators, they not only have a wealth of knowledge
about Pop Art, but also experienced in body and speech training,
how great it can be to talk freely about art in front of other people and
to describe your own impressions.
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But
With the enormous number of spectators who came today, the
or others get on their nerves. “I can hardly believe that so many
people are here,” says Ursula Bendorf-Depenbrock, one of the
Project managers. She beams and darts back and forth between the visitors.
“We always have a full house at the presentations – but this time
It's a record. You can hardly get through the door anymore!"
With the enormous number of spectators who came today, the
or others get on their nerves. “I can hardly believe that so many
people are here,” says Ursula Bendorf-Depenbrock, one of the
Project managers. She beams and darts back and forth between the visitors.
“We always have a full house at the presentations – but this time
It's a record. You can hardly get through the door anymore!"
Parents
carry younger siblings of the participants on their shoulders, the cameras
click and nobody leaves the room until the last picture is presented
at a hunt.
carry younger siblings of the participants on their shoulders, the cameras
click and nobody leaves the room until the last picture is presented
at a hunt.
"The
We chose photos of the Beatles because they are so beautifully old
look like,” Melanie explains. Quiet laughter from the not so
young people in the audience.
We chose photos of the Beatles because they are so beautifully old
look like,” Melanie explains. Quiet laughter from the not so
young people in the audience.
“There
“The White Album is hanging over there,” a gentleman whispers to his friend. “It
I still remember it well. That was something back then!"
“The White Album is hanging over there,” a gentleman whispers to his friend. “It
I still remember it well. That was something back then!"
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Lots of
Crowd at the presentation of the LUDWIG CHARTS |
Es
is an explosive and creative meeting of different generations,
united by a shared view of the highlights of British Pop Art.
is an explosive and creative meeting of different generations,
united by a shared view of the highlights of British Pop Art.
"The
Photo here is black and white. It looks like from a TV series by
back then!”, explains one of the students her favorite picture, which dates back to the 1970s
years ago.
Photo here is black and white. It looks like from a TV series by
back then!”, explains one of the students her favorite picture, which dates back to the 1970s
years ago.
"Why
Is that black and white and not colorful?” comes the cry from the crowd.
Is that black and white and not colorful?” comes the cry from the crowd.
The
The LUDWIG CHARTS children's troupe thought about it. "Perhaps the artist has it in
Watched it on TV and copied it. Everything was black and white!”, exclaims Nele
then. Again, cheerful amusement in the audience.
The LUDWIG CHARTS children's troupe thought about it. "Perhaps the artist has it in
Watched it on TV and copied it. Everything was black and white!”, exclaims Nele
then. Again, cheerful amusement in the audience.
Am
Most of the students are impressed by the colors and shapes.
Most of the students are impressed by the colors and shapes.
"Look
“It’s so pretty pink – like a snow globe,” says Melanie
excited while looking at the work “Out of Focus Objects and Flowers”
by Colin Self. Then she goes into detail: “So not just pink. We
We also have pink, purple and magenta here!” Of course!
“It’s so pretty pink – like a snow globe,” says Melanie
excited while looking at the work “Out of Focus Objects and Flowers”
by Colin Self. Then she goes into detail: “So not just pink. We
We also have pink, purple and magenta here!” Of course!
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Pink, purple and magenta – there is a lot to discover in the
pictures |
“It is amazing what the children
everything here in the museum,” says Sabine Falkenbach, who runs the LUDWIG
CHARTS with Ursula Bendorf-Depenbrock. “We are always
surprised again and see things that we have not yet discovered
have."
everything here in the museum,” says Sabine Falkenbach, who runs the LUDWIG
CHARTS with Ursula Bendorf-Depenbrock. “We are always
surprised again and see things that we have not yet discovered
have."
And so it is not only art that attracts
attention of the young participants, but also
Oberhausen Castle itself. Finally, the bright red facade with the
glass extension is a real eye-catcher.
attention of the young participants, but also
Oberhausen Castle itself. Finally, the bright red facade with the
glass extension is a real eye-catcher.
“We have postcards about the
LUDWIGGALERIE,” says Renata proudly. A whole row of
bright pink cards that depict the castle in every fantastic shape
show. Exactly as each person sees it for themselves.
LUDWIGGALERIE,” says Renata proudly. A whole row of
bright pink cards that depict the castle in every fantastic shape
show. Exactly as each person sees it for themselves.
“We were also faced with a
Polaroid camera outside, around the museum! We have really great things
seen, like a floating bridge or snow and animals!”
Polaroid camera outside, around the museum! We have really great things
seen, like a floating bridge or snow and animals!”
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Colorful postcards from the castle
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The LUDWIG CHARTS will receive until
At the end of 2019, the German Museums Association will provide full funding.
Project within the framework of the program “Culture makes you strong. Alliances for education” of the
Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It particularly helps young
People from less educated backgrounds, a playful and creative
To gain access to culture without pointing fingers.
At the end of 2019, the German Museums Association will provide full funding.
Project within the framework of the program “Culture makes you strong. Alliances for education” of the
Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It particularly helps young
People from less educated backgrounds, a playful and creative
To gain access to culture without pointing fingers.
“And when I see now how
enthusiastic the children are, how they carry the people along and the museum
lively, I know that we have taken the right path, young
to inspire people about art!”
enthusiastic the children are, how they carry the people along and the museum
lively, I know that we have taken the right path, young
to inspire people about art!”
The Polaroids, cards and film for
Project visitors can find until the end of the exhibition on 12 May in the
Museum education rooms on the upper floor of the LUDWIGGALERIE.
Project visitors can find until the end of the exhibition on 12 May in the
Museum education rooms on the upper floor of the LUDWIGGALERIE.
The LUDWIG CHARTS format with the
Creating your own TOP TEN is also part of the bookable
museum educational offerings for other schools and classes of all ages.
With https://www.ludwiggalerie.de/de/paedagogik/ludwig-charts
Interested parties can obtain further information.
Creating your own TOP TEN is also part of the bookable
museum educational offerings for other schools and classes of all ages.
With https://www.ludwiggalerie.de/de/paedagogik/ludwig-charts
Interested parties can obtain further information.
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All participants in portrait
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Author:
Sarah Bauer
Sarah Bauer
exhibition Events & Projects Ludwig Charts LUDWIGGALERIE Museum Museum Education